Christmas decorations, like everything else in your home decor, reflect who you are, what you care about and what makes you happy.
But then again, there’s culture….
In the same way, festive decorating trends also reflect our society and what’s currently on our minds, swimming in our subconscious and triggered by the zeitgeist.
The regular Christmas decor themes—from vintage to contemporary, minimalist to maximalist—remain the same year to year. Nevertheless, each year brings a new twist.
Let’s take a look.

The Power of Christmas Nostalgia

The longing for a Classic Christmas look never fades but manifests in multiple ways.

In this Classic Christmas lookbook, the primary colour palette stays very close to red, white, and green unless accents are added in gold and metal.

Taken from https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/interiors/a62330093/christmas-decor-trends/

Vintage Christmas Decorations

This year, add more of the vintage, nostalgic, cherished decorations your grandparents used, and you’ll get a sense of the enchanting world of vintage Christmas decor. What does it look like?

Think ornaments with fabricated metal accents, handmade ornaments with history handed down as heirlooms, and hand-painted figurines – the sort you’ll see on the set of The Nutcracker Suite. 

If you love unwrapping our old ornaments and nutcrackers each year and bringing back so many memories from Christmases past, this one’s for you.

Find inspiration amongst our traditional-looking Wreaths and Garlands Catalogue.

Looking for some classic sparkly fairy lights? Head to our Christmas Lights collection here.

Preppy Plaid and Cosy Winter Textiles

To achieve this year’s classic Christmas look, preppy, plaid, and patterned tartan are making their way onto our festival accessories. These include plaid or tartan-inspired cushions, throws, tartan ribbons, and bows for dressing trees, wreaths, and garlands.

Linked to this is the presence of Arran-style cable knit woollen cushions, stockings, and throws, which add to the comforting atmosphere of a classic Christmas.

Bring portable heating accessories to add even more cosiness to traditional fabrics. For a quick peek, head to our Cosy Christmas gift options!

Taken from https://sanctuaryhomedecor.com/cozy-plaid-christmas-decor-in-green-and-blue/

Kitsch Christmas & Retro Chic

This year, the iconic disco era of the 1970s and 1980s has been given pride of place in homes celebrating a bright, kitschy, and retro Christmas.

Taken from https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/interiors/a62330093/christmas-decor-trends/

This trend celebrates the love of disco and plastic bright palettes with a touch of glam.

Why so?

It makes perfect sense, given that popular culture has seen the return of many 70s and 80s reimagined TV shows and that Stranger Things, inspired by the 80s, has introduced the 80s to a whole new audience in GEN Z.

Pre-internet culture and slow media have taken their imaginations by storm – inspiring the resurgence of CD players, disposable Kodak cameras, and printed photos in place of Smartphones.

Keep it Bright and Sparkly.

Image credit – take from https://jollyfestive.com/christmas-trends/

Look out for mirror ball accessories, both large and small, complemented by soft furnishings adorned with glitter and sequins. This is also a safe space for that old 80s tinsel that we used to run a mile from during the 90s.

Technicoloured plastic homewares, retro novelty baubles, and tree ornaments shaped like microphones, records, and cassette tapes evoke flashbacks to the pre-internet era.

If you’re really clever, you can salvage some kitsch Christmas tableware from car boot sales, brocade sales, or flea markets. 

Bump up the Blong with our current Bauble Collection right HERE

Need some teensy Christmas trees for added oompf? Check out our collection of mini Christmas Trees HERE.

Image credit – taken from https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/trends/a62704327/christmas-decor-trends-2024/

Have Yourself A Very Demure, Very Mindful Christmas

Yes, this TikTok meme has a counterpart in Christmas Decor. This year, it’s about more than keeping an ultra-cool minimalist look; it’s about having a state of mind.

It’s not so much about paring down as it is about making do with what you’ve got and making it with your handicraft, too.

A Handmade Christmas

Image credit https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/trends/a62704327/christmas-decor-trends-2024/

This Christmas state of mind uses handwoven ornaments and artisanal touches. This Christmas trend focuses on local shopping, supporting artisans, and conscious consumption.

The classic handmade paper chain and the handmade felt ornament are perfect sustainable examples of this low-key, home-made Christmas. Tree Decor will likely combine natural wooden hand-carved or hand-sewn ornaments with Etsy-inspired finds.

This state of mind pairs naturally with cottage core and scandi-inspired lookbooks.

Nature Provides for the Festive Season

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Natural materials come to the fore in this 2024 trend

It’s also about paying attention to what Nature has already provided and keeping sustainability in the background.

Using natural foliage, dried fruit, and the foraged gifts of the forest from your last walk. Layer in natural accents like branches, live greenery, and pinecones for natural once-of wreaths and overmantel decor

Combine it with accents from dried fruit, cinnamon sticks, strung cranberries, oranges, apples, and pomegranates into your holiday decor.

If you don’t have time to head to the forest but yearn for natural-looking (but artificial) foliage that looks just like the real thing. Do not fear. Check out our range of Christmas trees.

Neutral Forest Palettes Reign

Expect to see more neutral shades from the forest floor apart from green, Rustic woody shades, and white, cream, or navy make themselves felt here.

Maximalist Regency Festive Vibes

To balance things off, there is always a maximalist trend regarding Christmas decor.

This approach usually involves opulence, metallic accessories, moody and mysterious lighting, and lush fabrics.

This year’s maximalist, luxury-laden look takes inspiration from the recent success of period drama and imperial regency antique styling in TV shows such as the Bridgerton franchise and classic Austen-inspired movies.

Get the imperial look with lavish layers, lace edging, tassels, elaborate candelabras and luxury crackers on your table settings.

Use satin finishes, velvet or gold ribbons on your Christmas tree and ensure those baubles are as bejewelled or encrusted as possible. The palette this time is not dark or mysterious but muted, pale and satin-like

Add antique touches, decorative gold accessories, and ornate patterns to your soft furnishings to give your space that Bridgerton feel.

Image credit -https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/bridgerton-season-3-set-design

Here are some other maximalist trends to consider.

Big Doorway Energy

This is where you make the most of first impressions this Christmas! Go big with the area around your front door by doing more than just the Christmas wreath. Expand the welcome by adding baskets filled with poinsettias, decorative hanging decorations, outdoor festive fairy lights, and classical seasonal characters that you can reuse year after year.

Go big with outdoor Pathfinder lights. Find some inspiration in our Christmas Silhouettes Lighting Collection.

Image credit – https://www.housebeautiful.com/entertaining/holidays-celebrations/g44802432/christmas-front-door-decorating-ideas/

Supersized Ornaments

Supersized ornaments are a playful and luxurious way to expand your Christmas maximalist wings. Do it by adding more luxurious materials like faux pearl tinsel or doubling up on your existing tinsel to pack a punch. 

Where to Begin?

At our Homevalue.ie catalogue, of course!

For more specific products for this season, head to our Christmas catalogue.

We have a wide range of new gorgeous Christmas lighting options and nature-inspired Christmas wreaths, garlands, and greenery to help you achieve the most refined or classic Christmas look.

We even have some trendy Kitsch Character decorations and a Christmas tree style to suit this year’s decor trend.

Regardless of what trend you have in mind, here’s a little tip. You’ll want to safeguard your precious finds and build your collection from one year to the next. We’ve got a practical array of Christmas Decoration Storage options right here for the day after, too!